Field Inspector – Communications & SCADA for Transit

Colliers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO

401(k) match

FSA/HSA

EAP

Career growth

Job summary

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking an Inspector for Communications & SCADA to perform field inspection work as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program's trackwork and systems construction contract in Seattle.

Responsibilities include verifying contractor conformance to contract documents, inspecting fiber optic, SCADA equipment, and network installations, and documenting field activities. On-site work, including nights and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; electronics/telecommunications training or degree preferred.
• 5+ years of inspection, installation, or testing experience on communications, fiber optic, or SCADA systems, ideally on transit/rail projects.
• Working knowledge of fiber optic installation/testing, network equipment, and low-voltage systems.
• Fiber optic certification (FOA CFOT) or BICSI credential preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify contractor conformance to contract documents, submittals, RFIs, codes, and standards for communications/SCADA.
• Inspect on-site communications activities per Staffing Plan in coordination with management representatives.
• Inspect duct bank, conduit, cable tray, fiber optic installation, splicing, and labeling.
• Inspect network equipment, SCADA devices, cabinets, and enclosures.
• Observe and document fiber optic testing, site acceptance, and integrated testing.
• Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA safety requirements and report unsafe conditions.
• Complete Inspector Daily Reports with work, labor, equipment, materials, and conditions.
• Record field quantities to support progress payments.
• Communicate non-conforming work to Resident Engineer and quality staff; log in IDR.
• Take and log construction photos; support as-built redline documentation.
• Support punch list, commissioning, cutover, and closeout inspections.

Skills

Inspection experience

Fiber optic testing

SCADA systems

Low voltage systems

Technical reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electronics/telecommunications training or degree

FOA CFOT certification

BICSI credential

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

Valid driver’s license

Tools

FOA CFOT

BICSI credential

Job description

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking an Inspector for Communications & SCADA to perform field inspection work as Owner's Representative on a light rail extension program's trackwork and systems construction contract in Seattle.

Responsibilities include verifying contractor conformance to contract documents, inspecting fiber optic, SCADA equipment, and network installations, and documenting field activities. On-site work, including nights and weekends, is required.